This is the second subject in the CGISA Board Level. When completing this subject the student will have a develop knowledge of finance and accounting and the ability to use that knowledge to interpret financial and accounting information in order to provide advice to the board, or a similar decision-making body, in strategy development and/or decision making.
Description
This is the second subject in the CGISA Board Level. When completing this subject the student will have a develop knowledge of finance and accounting and the ability to use that knowledge to interpret financial and accounting information in order to provide advice to the board, or a similar decision-making body, in strategy development and/or decision making.
Accreditation
Chartered Governance Institute of Southern Africa
Overview
Financial accounting concepts and principles
Components of financial statements
Financial reporting by groups of companies
Analysis and evaluation of financial statements
The necessity of financial accounting standards
The conceptual framework of financial reporting
International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
Investor - borrower expectations
Private versus public markets
Sources of funding
Conditions affecting financing
Financial decisions for investing in equities
Financial decisions for investing in projects
Budgeting and budgetary control
Working capital management
Capital structure and cost of capital
Qualification
This subject is a part of a national qualification on completion of all Board Level courses you will receive a NQF L8 Professional Qualification.
Requirements
Student must have successfully completed the CGISA Programme 1, 2 & 3 or equalivant qualification.
Duration
This subject can be completed in 4 months.
Packages
This course is available via the Online Premium package. This package includes the following:
Online Premium:
- Textbooks
- Introduction Video
- Exam Info
- Q & A Platform
- Concept Videos
- Forums
- Exam Timetable
- Study Schedule
- Multiple Mock Exams & Solutions
- LIVE Webinars via Zoom
- Recording of the LIVE Webinars
- Quizzes
- Exam Walkthrough (Pre-recorded)
Assessment
You will be required to complete a 3 hour closed book examination at the end of your subject.
What's next
You can continue your studies with SACOB and CGISA and complete more subjects that make up this qualification.
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